Name: Blue Cheese Dressing from the Pot
Yield: 9

This Blue Cheese Dressing is creamy, tangy, and full of flavor! Made with crumbled blue cheese, buttermilk, mayo, sour cream, white wine vinegar, and fresh lemon.

author’s note

Blue Cheese Dressing Recipe From a Restaurant Famous for It!

This recipe has been with me for years. I first learned it while working at a restaurant known for its wedge salads, rich blue cheese dressing, and crème brûlée. Their blue cheese dressing was legendary. People ordered extra on the side and asked for it constantly.

The original recipe made a massive batch meant for restaurant service, so when I left, I knew I wanted a version that actually made sense at home. I spent time scaling it down, testing ratios, and tweaking the seasoning until it tasted exactly like I remembered.

Now this is the version I make on repeat. It’s the one I keep in my fridge for salads, wings, burgers, and dipping veggies straight from the tray.

Process shots-- images of the cheese, buttermilk, and remaining ingredients being added to a bowl

Dressing Ingredients

Ingredient	Swaps & Tips
Blue cheese	Use a good, chunky blue cheese. Roquefort, Gorgonzola, or Stilton all work great.
Buttermilk	Regular milk won’t give the same result. You can make your own with milk and lemon if needed.
Mayonnaise	Use a good quality mayo for the best flavor and texture.
Sour cream	Greek yogurt works in a pinch if that’s what you have.
White wine vinegar	Apple cider vinegar also works well.
Lemon juice	Fresh lemon is best, but bottled works if needed. A citrus juicer makes it straightforward.

Quick Tip

How To Make Blue Cheese Dressing

To make Blue Cheese Dressing, mash up crumbled blue cheese and buttermilk with a fork until they look like large-curd cottage cheese.
Mix in mayonnaise, sour cream, white wine vinegar, garlic powder, sugar, lemon juice, and salt and pepper.
Stir until well combined and adjust the seasonings to taste.

For a creamier texture, blend all ingredients together.

Process shots of Blue Cheese Dressing-- images of the dressing being mixed together

How To Use Blue Cheese Dressing

Salad Dressing: Pour over a green salad or classic wedge salad.
Dip: Use as a dip for vegetables, crackers, or wings.
Topping: Use as a topping for grilled meats like steak or chicken.
Sandwich Spread: Apply on a sandwich for extra flavor and creaminess.
Topping: Pour over a baked potato or grilled/roasted vegetables.
Buffalo Chicken Dishes: Serve with any Buffalo chicken dish, like Buffalo Chicken Lettuce Wraps or Buffalo Chicken Tenders.

Image of the Blue Cheese Dressing poured over a wedge salad

Storage

Leftovers?

Blue Cheese Dressing can be stored in a tight container in the refrigerator for up to one week. You may want to stir it before using, as the ingredients can split over time.

If the dressing is too thick, add a little buttermilk to loosen it. If it’s too thin, mix in more crumbled blue cheese or mayo to get the right texture.